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A Quick Glance At How I Got Here

Random Kind Acts

Benign Brain Tumor

Benign Brain Tumor

I began posting on social media about the random acts of kindness that myself, my family and friends completed in 2013.

Benign Brain Tumor

Benign Brain Tumor

Benign Brain Tumor

About 3 years later, the unimaginable happened. You can read more about my personal journey below.

Kindness Mobile

Benign Brain Tumor

Kindness Mobile

I began screen printing shirts during my recovery. I even raised funds to cover my minivan in kindness messages. Spreading kindness and inspiring others is my mission. 

About Me

I'm a mom.

Fast forward to March 2016.

How it all began.

I'm a work in progress but my children remind me to strive for better. I don't claim to be the kindest person but I try to lead with compassion. My inhale goodness message began as a personal mantra. Leaving our mark in life is a choice. After many years of searching for a way to make a difference and incorporate some of my personal talents, I've finally found something I truly believe in. I'm beyond excited to believe the Kindness Tree Movement will make a big impact!

I will continue to spread the message of kindness through my Creative Kindness, LLC business around the country. Making cool t-shirts and reminding others the impact each one of us can make with kindness ideas. I believe we need to encourage our children to be kind but it starts with our example. From words to gestures, everything matters. We can encourage our children to identify kind acts, talk about them and the impact they have on others. .

How it all began.

Fast forward to March 2016.

How it all began.

Approximately 2013, I began posting random acts of kindness me and my friends and family performed on social media. I needed a way to escape the negative messaging in the world and this lifted me and others something good to place my focus. Goodness.

I posted 52 kindness challenges on my personal website and participated in things like handing out flowers to strangers and leaving random messages of encouragement in public bathrooms and on vehicles. You can find the 52 challenges on the Goodness page.

Fast forward to March 2016.

Fast forward to March 2016.

Fast forward to March 2016.

I was 1600 miles away from home, on a business trip, when a trip to the ER revealed a brain tumor that needed immediate removal. The tumor proved to be a benign hemangioblastomas. While benign, the tumor is rare. Just like me. :)
The kindness me and my family received from friends, family and strangers was beyond anything I could ever imagine. Many told me that what I had given to others over the years had come back to me 1000 times over.
My surgery and recovery experience provided an opportunity for me to learn a little more about brain tumors, especially brain tumors in children.
I taught myself to screen print while recovering. Opened a shop on ETSY with the hopes of beginning the transition and eventually being able to work from home. I never wanted to be away from my family again, unless it was on our terms.
My experience was the push I needed and I am committed to making a difference by donating a portion of each purchase to charity and connecting with others through their personal journeys.

Kindness Spreads. Together, we are mighty!

Texas March 2016

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

Making the best of being away from the family. A little shopping for cowboy boots.

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

 So I wasn't sure I wanted to post but it's best most know. As of now, I will not be on my flight home tomorrow. Long story short, I'm in the ER where I'm waiting to speak to a neurologist about a mass discovered in the back of my brain. Yes, this is not a March 2nd fools joke. My sense of humor still exists so whatever is in there it hasn't affected the most important thing. :)
Don't feel bad for me. Feel positive. There are a lot men in this ER, sorry babe. :)
I was given a steroid to reduce inflammation. Waiting a MRI. Each day you never know what you'll need to overcome. 

March 5, 2016 Post Surgery

Facebook Post March 2, 2016

March 5, 2016 Post Surgery

My tumor was removed from the base of my skull. The surgery went well. My husband (pictured) and brother flew out to be with me. This is me, walking the halls several hours after surgery.

March 9, 2016

Home & Healing

March 5, 2016 Post Surgery

On our way, 1400 miles home. Not allowed to fly. 

Little Rock or bust!!!
Pathology report back BENIGN!!!!  

Home & Healing

Home & Healing

Home & Healing

I was doing well.

March 19, 2016

Home & Healing

Home & Healing

Huge set back. Trip to local ER. Temporary shunt placed in the front of my brain to relieve excess fluid from brain.

About Us

October 2016

ETSY Was The Beginning

ETSY Was The Beginning

My 15 minutes of fame as my name and a brief feature appeared on page 49 of O Magazine. #oprah

ETSY Was The Beginning

ETSY Was The Beginning

ETSY Was The Beginning

My brother had a friend looking for crafters who were selling on ETSY so he sent my name to her. We had a brief interview and there I was. Page 49!

Where WE ARE TODAY!

A brief overview of the evolution of the Kindness Tree Movement.


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